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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Valencia fans convicted for racist abuse against Vinicius Jr

NEW DELHI: A Spanish court has handed down prison sentences to a trio of Valencia supporters for their involvement in racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

The court's announcement revealed that the three individuals were given eight-month jail terms for committing hate crimes against the player. This landmark ruling marks the first time in Spain that anyone has been convicted for hurling racist insults within a football stadium.

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